{"product_id":"carpro-cquartz-uk-4","title":"CARPRO CQUARTZ UK 4.0 | Ceramic Coating","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCARPRO's fourth-generation UK coating, reworked to be easier to apply and tougher on water spots.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost coatings that go wrong don't fail because of the product. They fail on timing. Wipe too early and it smears. Leave it too long and you're chasing high spots under the garage lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK 4.0 is the fourth generation of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carpro\" title=\"CARPRO\"\u003eCARPRO\u003c\/a\u003e's CQUARTZ UK. CARPRO reformulated it with a new blend of hybrid synthetic polymers, and they slowed the drying down on purpose. You now get a 7 to 10 minute flash before you buff, which gives you real breathing room on a warm day or a big panel. The result? Far less chance of leaving a high spot behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also get more out of the finish. UK 4.0 is glossier and slicker than earlier UK versions, it resists water spotting better, and it's rated for up to 3 years of protection. The water spotting is the one Aussies will notice, with hard water, sprinklers and summer rain all doing their damage. It's an easy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceramic-coatings\" title=\"Ceramic coating\"\u003eceramic coating\u003c\/a\u003e to get right if it's your first, and quick enough for detailers doing it every week. If you want more chemical resistance for a car that sees harsher washes, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-cquartz-sic-coating\" title=\"CARPRO CQUARTZ SiC\"\u003eCQUARTZ SiC\u003c\/a\u003e is better suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrep is what makes it last. Decontaminate with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iron-removers\" title=\"Iron removers\"\u003eiron remover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-tar-x-tar-adhesive-remover-x-50-600-5ltr\" title=\"CARPRO TarX\"\u003eCARPRO TarX\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clay-bars\" title=\"Clay bars\"\u003eclay\u003c\/a\u003e, then wipe down with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-eraser-oil-residue-remover\" title=\"CARPRO Eraser\"\u003eCARPRO Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e so the coating bonds to bare paint. Buff off with a short-nap towel like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-2-face-edgeless-microfiber-towel\" title=\"CARPRO 2 Face\"\u003eCARPRO 2 Face\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish with a plush cloth like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquatouch-ace-400gsm-pearl-weave-microfibre-cloth\" title=\"Aquatouch ACE Heavyweight\"\u003eAquatouch ACE Heavyweight\u003c\/a\u003e. Once it's on, a hit of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-release\" title=\"CARPRO Release\"\u003eCARPRO Release\u003c\/a\u003e after 3 hours protects it if it rains. Keep it topped up with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spray-coatings\" title=\"Spray coatings\"\u003espray coating\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-reload-2-0\" title=\"CARPRO Reload 2.0\"\u003eReload 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf UK 3.0 was already your go-to, UK 4.0 is the easy upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid synthetic polymer blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mL Kit, 50mL Kit, 100mL Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the car, then decontaminate with an iron remover, TarX and clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish to remove any defects, if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down with Eraser. The surface must be cool, dry and silicone-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the applicator block in a suede and pour a line of UK 4.0 onto it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread it in a cross-hatch pattern over a section about 60 x 60cm, leaving a uniform film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it flash for 7 to 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuff gently in circles with a short-nap microfibre like the 2 Face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo a final wipe with a plush microfibre to remove any residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep coated areas free of standing water for 24 hours. Remove any water straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Release after 3 hours to protect against rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extra layers, wait 1 hour above 20°C, or 2 hours below 20°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hardness and chemical resistance come after 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a ventilated area and wear gloves and a respirator mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest on an inconspicuous area first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from fire and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30mL Kit and 50mL Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCQUARTZ UK 4.0 bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplicator block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 suede applicator cloths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mL Bottle Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCQUARTZ UK 4.0 bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carpro","offers":[{"title":"30mL Kit","offer_id":47744137461849,"sku":"CPCQUK43","price":88.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mL Kit","offer_id":47744137494617,"sku":"CPCQUK45","price":112.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mL Bottle Only","offer_id":47744137527385,"sku":"CPCQUK410","price":176.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/9249\/files\/ProductImage-CARPROCQUARTZUK4.jpg?v=1794258685","url":"https:\/\/www.waxit.com.au\/products\/carpro-cquartz-uk-4","provider":"Waxit Car Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}